Ohio Technical Centers
Ohio Technical Centers (OTCs) provide labor market-driven, post-secondary workforce education and training in 91 career-technical planning districts throughout the state. They are highly responsive and flexible in meeting the needs of employers to provide customized business services and train their incumbent workers. Services at local OTCs include:
- Career guidance/counseling
- Comprehensive assessment services
- Financial aid assistance
- Employability/job readiness instruction
- Job placement assistance
- Short term training targeted toward high-skill, high-wage, high-demand occupations
- Training that leads to industry-recognized credentials
- Specialized services for employers
Perkins
The Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins) is federal legislation providing funding for workforce development, specifically technical and vocational education. We separately display outcomes for those OTCs that receive Perkins funding. For more information about Perkins funding, visit the Ohio Higher Education website.
State of Ohio
Completers
Completers
Completers - Region
Completers
| Year | Completers |
|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 7,556 |
| 2013-2014 | 6,921 |
| 2014-2015 | 6,137 |
| 2015-2016 | 7,693 |
| 2016-2017 | 6,998 |
| Region | Completers |
|---|
This graph shows the number of individuals who have completed a Perkins-funded, Ohio Technical Center (OTC) career technical program. These results are also limited to those individuals with an available identifier to match to employment and credential outcomes. Of the most recent cohort, more than half are missing identifiers statewide. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers by JobsOhio region.
Employed after Completion
This graph compares the percent of completers found employed in Ohio during the second and fourth calendar quarter after completing (labeled 6 months and 1 year), by completing program year. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' employment by JobsOhio region.
Six Months vs. One Year
Region
Employed after Completion
| Year | 6 Months | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 75% | 76% |
| 2013-2014 | 77% | 77% |
| 2014-2015 | 77% | 77% |
| 2015-2016 | 79% | 78% |
| 2016-2017 | 81% | 80% |
| Region | 6 Months |
|---|
Median Earnings after Completion
This graph compares completers' median earnings (2015$) from Ohio employment during the second and fourth calendar quarter after completing (labeled 6 months and 1 year), by completing program year. Although earnings are from a particular calendar quarter, they are reported here annualized (multiplied by four) for ease of understanding. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' earnings by JobsOhio region.
Six Months vs. One Year
Region
Median Earnings after Completion
| Year | 6 Months | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | $20,300 | $22,100 |
| 2013-2014 | $20,200 | $22,300 |
| 2014-2015 | $22,200 | $23,800 |
| 2015-2016 | $24,800 | $26,600 |
| 2016-2017 | $23,800 | $25,200 |
| Region | 6 Months |
|---|
Employee Retention
The Employee Retention graph illustrates the percentage of completers who were employed six months after completing and who were still employed with the same main employer one year after completing. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' retention rate by JobsOhio region.
Statewide
Region
Employee Retention
| Year | Retention |
|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 65% |
| 2013-2014 | 63% |
| 2014-2015 | 63% |
| 2015-2016 | 66% |
| 2016-2017 | 64% |
| Region | Retention |
|---|
Enrolled in Higher Education within One Year
This graph shows the proportion of completers from each school year who enrolled in Ohio public higher education within one year of completing. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' higher education enrollment by JobsOhio region.
Statewide
Region
Enrolled in Higher Education within One Year
| Year | Enrolled |
|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 14% |
| 2013-2014 | 18% |
| 2014-2015 | 15% |
| 2015-2016 | 11% |
| 2016-2017 | NA |
| Region | Enrolled |
|---|
Credentials within One Year
This graph shows the proportion of completers from each program year who earned either a degree, a certificate (from an Ohio higher education institution or an Ohio Technical Center), or GED within one year of exit. Most OTC completers earn a related certificate as a part of the course. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' credentials by JobsOhio region.
Statewide
Region
Credentials within One Year
| Year | Credentialed |
|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | 83% |
| 2013-2014 | 85% |
| 2014-2015 | 86% |
| 2015-2016 | 69% |
| 2016-2017 | NA |
| Region | Credentialed |
|---|
Financial Allocations: Ohio Technical Centers - Perkins
| Level | FY 2013 | FY 2014 | FY 2015 | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL |
Program Outcomes
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